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Rod Caruco

Rod Caruco

Caruço Law, PLLC
  • Criminal Law, Military Law, Appeals & Appellate ...
  • Florida
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Biography

I grew up in Central Florida, attending St. Paul's Catholic School, Father Lopez High School, the University of Central Florida, and ultimately passed up offers from out of town schools to study law in Orlando at Barry University School of Law. I then chose to serve the country that took me and my family in as a child. During my eleven years in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps, I prosecuted and defended Airmen at trial and on appeal, and represented Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in his death penalty military commission in Guantanamo Bay. After experiencing every aspect of a criminal case, it was time to return home to my community. But though I hung up my boots, my duty to serve my community continues.

Read more about me at: www.carucolaw.com/biography

Education
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
J.D. (2010)
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University of Central Florida
B.A. (2006)
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Professional Experience
Founder
Caruco Law, PLLC
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Judge Advocate
United States Air Force
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Law Clerk
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
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Publications
Articles & Publications
In Order to Form a More Perfect Court: A Quantitative Measure of the Military’s Highest Court’s Success As a Court of Last Resort
Vermont Law Review
Treating Members of the Military at Least as Well as Inmates and Students: Determining When Military Necessity Requires Infringing Upon Constitutional Rights in Cases Before the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
University of Memphis Law Review
In the Trenches of Florida’s War on Gangs: A Framework For Prosecuting Florida’s Anti-Gang Sentence Enhancement Provision
Barry Law Review
An Individual-Level Analysis of Incivility in the Post-Reform Congress
Southern Political Science Association
Professional Associations
National College for DUI Defense
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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George C. Young American Inn of Court
Barrister
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Activities: Provide opportunities for law students from local law schools as well as young lawyers to learn from judges and experienced lawyers through monthly general membership meetings, community-based projects, and social activities.
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National Institute of Military Justice
Fellow
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Activities: The country's only non-governmental organization dedicated solely to the study and improvement of the military's justice system. NIMJ members include prominent law professors and practitioners, as well as leaders of think tanks and non-profits. Membership is by invitation only.
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The Florida Bar  # 85772
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 85772
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11th Circuit
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
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U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
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U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
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U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Military Law
Appeals & Appellate
Federal Appeals
DUI & DWI
White Collar Crime
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. Can a friend or family member file for a Arthur bond hearing on behalf of someone incarcerated if PD won't? If so how
A: Generally, a person can file pro se (on their own), or through their attorney. Another person would have no standing because he or she is not a party or legal representative of a party. Instead, the decision would be whether to remain with the PD, or hire private counsel.
Q. How long legally can an investigation be extended from case to case for a "conspiracy to commit human trafficking"
A: That depends on several factors, but generally the investigation will take as long as the prosecution wants to build its case. That’s why it’s important to engage a lawyer early. That lawyer can reach out to the prosecution on your behalf to get you answers and to work to resolve the case before any charges get filed.
Q. My dad is in jail for a probation/cc violation he's been in there since the end of July, he denied the vop and they set
A: It sounds like your issue is very fact-specific, and I would encourage you to engage with a criminal defense attorney to dig in and figure it out.

Generally, a conviction comes with a confinement sentence that is suspended (probation). Think, for a misdemeanor, one year in jail, suspended, for example. If you violate the terms of probation, it’s isn’t really a new charge. The state says you broke the terms of your probation so it becomes “unsuspended.” Because it isn’t a new charge, the rules for first appearance, arraignment, speedy trial don’t work the same.

As for the scoresheet, the prosecution is required to complete it and the defense can bring matters to the attention of the court.

But like I said up front, a lawyer would need to really get into more facts and review the case, so I encourage you to do that soon.
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Caruço Law, PLLC
Blog
Echoes of Adolphus | A Military Justice Blog
Contact & Map
Caruço Law, PLLC
Winter Garden, FL, USA
Telephone: (407) 900-5238
Cell: (386) 748-4439
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